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What is Kranse Institute?

Kranse Institute was created with a vision of preparing all students for higher education. We recognized the importance of standardized testing as a vital part of admissions to universities as more students than ever are entering the increasingly competitive pool of applicants. This is why we offer the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert, an online SAT® prep course which helps students achieve the highest SAT® score increase in the industry. We strive to create courses with students’ unique needs in mind, and this proprietary method of studying allows test takers to get the high scores necessary to gain admission to top universities. Kranse Institute is proud to offer the only SAT® prep course developed by Shaan Patel, a perfect score student and Shark Tank winner. Kranse Institute is currently developing online prep courses for other standardized tests like the ACT®.

What is the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert?

Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert is a leading online SAT® prep course. It provides students preparing for the SAT® with an unparalleled combination of elements: an easy-to-navigate format, comprehensible content, proven test-taking strategies, and 24/7 access. Easily digestible lectures equal industry leading results. With shorter lectures, students are able to easily and thoroughly absorb course material. And students have the option to revisit any lecture in the course at any time.

This innovative test prep is web-based, accessible through any web browser, and available on any internet-connected device, making access easy and convenient. With 100 strategies developed by perfect score student Shaan Patel, students who take the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert prep course are better prepared to face the SAT®. A high score means admission to a top university, and a top university education means a lifetime of opportunity and success.

Who is Shaan Patel?

The Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert was developed by Shaan Patel, a student who went from an average to perfect score on his SAT® exam. He developed a proprietary form of preparation that helps students improve their scores, whether it’s out of 2400 or 1600. Through this form of preparation, Shaan was able to raise his SAT® score from average to perfect—which changed his life. He was admitted into prestigious universities and won more than a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships. Now, at Kranse Institute, he helps other students achieve similar test score success.

Why should I choose the Kranse Institute SAT® test prep?

Kranse Institute gets you results, plain and simple. As the leader in the online SAT® prep industry, Kranse Institute features the highest average score increase -- an impressive 368 point average score increase on a 2400-point scale -- out of any other online test prep course. Since this online SAT® course was designed by a perfect SAT® score student, and with student learning abilities in mind, it allows users to digest the course material properly, leading to higher SAT® scores.

Plus, we are so confident that Kranse Institute offers the best SAT® prep in the industry that we back it up with the a money back guarantee. If your official SAT® score does not improve after taking our online prep course, we will refund 100% of your money, no strings attached. (An official SAT® score is one received after taking an SAT® exam administered by The College Board.) Other test prep companies require you to take a certain number of classes or tests. We don’t require any of that. Other test prep companies only guarantee additional classes or tutoring if your score doesn’t go up. We offer you 100% of your money back. No fine print.

Does the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert course prepare students for the new 1600 SAT® that came out in March 2016?

Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert has been updated to reflect SAT® changes released in March 2016. We’re serious about student success. Lessons are continually updated to ensure students have access to current materials. We want to ensure Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert students have the information needed to perform their best on the current SAT®.

What do I get with the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert course?

When you order Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert course, you’ll get 147 individual lessons, 30 hours of lectures and over 100 strategies designed by Shaan Patel himself -- the same strategies he used to get a perfect score on the SAT®. Enrollment into the Kranse Institute digital SAT® prep grants you 365 days of unlimited access (now extended to 18 months!) to course content from any mobile, tablet, and desktop device. When you purchase, you also receive a free e-book written by Shaan Patel.

How is the course structured?

The course features 100% digital content, which means no driving to one- or two-day boring live courses. Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert only teaches material and strategies directly relevant to the SAT® in short, easily digestible chunks. This means greater retention.

There are five sections:General StrategiesBecoming an SAT® Essay ExpertBecoming an SAT® Writing ExpertBecoming an SAT® Reading ExpertBecoming an SAT® Math Expert

Each section contains short, easy-to-understand lessons and practice questions that you can review as many times as necessary.

What is the difference between the 100% Money Back Guarantee versus the 7-day Cram Guarantee?

Our 100% Money Back Guarantee means that we are so confident in the ability of our system to deliver a flexible, helpful user experience and score improvements, that we offer the simplest, best guarantee possible: if your score doesn’t improve after taking the SAT® for the second time, we will refund 100% of your purchase amount. Not all students earn a perfect score after taking Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert. Individual student performance varies based on a variety of issues including the ability to comprehend and apply course content.

Our 7-Day Cram Guarantee: Since the success of our students outweighs any financial gains in our mind, we are now offering a 7-Day Cram Guarantee. Purchase the course, study it, and learn from it. If you still don’t like it after seven days, we’ll refund the full purchase price. This gives students, and parents a week to preview the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert course without having to worry about the financial commitment.

How and when do I access Kranse Institute’s SAT® Prep Expert online course?

You can instantly access our test prep through any internet-connected device such as a laptop or tablet using any browser here. You will be given a unique user ID and password that is linked to your account. You can then access our web-based test platform whenever and wherever you want. Whether you like to study in your room, outdoors or at the library, your personal login allows you to prep at your own convenience. You will be given a unique user ID and password that is linked to your account, and your account can be used to login to an exclusive online portal, where all course material is located.

What length of time should I give myself to prepare for the SAT®?

It really depends on you. Each student learns at his or her own pace, and is able to master our SAT® course according to their existing life schedule. Some students give themselves six weeks, some give themselves six months and others even take over a year to take our prep course. You have 365 days of unlimited access (now extended to 18 months) to prepare.

To which universities have students who’ve taken the Kranse Institute’s SAT® test prep been admitted?

Kranse Institute students have been admitted to the most competitive universities like Harvard University, Duke University, Yale University, Cornell University, and many more.Our students have won millions in scholarships, so the Kranse Institute’s prep course not only made it possible for them to be admitted to top universities, but it also made it possible to afford tuition.

Does the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert course prepare students for the PSAT/NMSQT®?

The Preliminary SAT® (PSAT/NMSQT®) doesn’t count toward college admissions applications, but it’s used as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. This means it’s just as important to do well on your PSAT/NMSQT® as on the SAT®. PSAT/NMSQT® scores are also useful in determining how you will score on the SAT®. We highly recommend using Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert to prep for both the PSAT/NMSQT® and the SAT®.

I’m an educator, and I would like to introduce my students to the Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert course. How do I do this?

Kranse Institute is happy to partner with qualified educators to bring Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert to students. Contact us at support@kranse.com to chat about how we can help your students prepare for the SAT®, and to discuss possible partnership opportunities with Kranse Institute. We’ll get back to you right away.

Can students with dyslexia or other learning disabilities benefits from Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert?

Depending on the type of learning disability a student has, Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert can be beneficial in many ways. Because our online course allows you to pause or stop the course whenever you want, as well as replay as often as needed, this helps students who would otherwise not be able to benefit from a briskly paced in-person prep course or a short-term online course. Kranse Institute offers 18-month access, which complements many learning styles and disabilities.

Are you an international student? We can help!

I am a high school student who’s currently studying overseas. Do I need to take the SAT® to be admitted to American universities?

Yes, you most likely do. Most American universities require either the SAT® or ACT® as part of their admissions process. The SAT® is offered internationally in most countries at least six times each year — in October, November, December, January, May, and June. If you’re taking the SAT® outside the United States, you may have to fulfill additional requirements to register for or take the test. Check with the College Board for more details and to register. Fees may vary.

Can international students or students whose first language isn’t English use Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert?

Absolutely! With ​18-month access to 30 hours’ worth of valuable lectures and strategies to help you excel at the new SAT®, Kranse Institute SAT® Prep Expert is a valuable tool to help you do your best on the SAT® and gain admission to the most prestigious American universities like Harvard, USC, Cornell and others. Since you can replay the lectures as often as you want, even English language learners can benefit from our online course.